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Just found out that we are paying for someone elses water!

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we have had our water meter for a year, and after 3 months of trying to get the water company out to see why our bill was so high. they discovered that our meter is hooked up to next doors water supply!!

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  • nikki11
    nikki11 Posts: 68 Forumite
    Would your neighbours have done that? Do you get money back?
  • Waterfalls
    Waterfalls Posts: 439 Forumite
    No i dont think so.The companies chap came out and he said it was the company that was at fault. I shall find out where we stand tomorrow hopefully
  • quailpower
    quailpower Posts: 128 Forumite
    Usually what they will do is sort your meter out and take two meter readings over a month. Using this they will have an estimate of how much water you use on a monthly basis. They will then adjust your account based on this usage. If you this is what they are going to do, a month of frugal water use could be very beneficial!
    Soif you have been paying a higher amount - you should have a nice credit on your account which you can request back by cheque!
    Crossed meters are a common occurance and usually a simple fix so try not to worry :)
  • Waterfalls
    Waterfalls Posts: 439 Forumite
    Thank you very much!
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